Non-Formal Education

Structured education taking place outside of formal systems. Some examples of non-formal education may be literacy programs, education for out-of-school children, programmes on life skills, social or cultural development. Some methods may be learning through art, dance, music, sport and educational apps.

We are looking for an addition, alternative and/or a complement to formal education which mostly leads to qualifications that are not recognized as formal qualifications by the relevant national educational authorities, or offers no formal qualifications at all.  

• Non-formal education will overlap with lifelong learning, digital learning, and education in emergency situations.  
• It is paramount that non-formal education happens in an organized and purposeful setting with the goal to improve the skill level of a person on a permanent basis.
• It does not necessaruly apply a continuous pathway structure; it is typically short in duration and low in intensity - such as short courses, workshops or seminars.

Nominations shall not contain:

• Unstructured learning experiences - for example following a TV cooking show or doing physical exercise through an app

Instead, please visit the other subtopics: Inclusive Education Subtopics